City of Hoquiam

The City of Hoquiam's Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan for 2020-2026 focuses on meeting the recreational needs of its residents by providing high-quality resources and diverse opportunities. Key areas include maintaining adequate park acreage, enhancing recreational facilities, and preserving existing resources. The plan emphasizes capital improvements, maintenance, and innovative funding techniques to balance demand with available resources. It also prioritizes public involvement, community partnerships, and accessibility for all residents, regardless of age, income, or physical ability.

The agenda includes a public hearing on the vacation of a portion of Monroe Street and the 2026 revenues. The council will discuss a Planning Commission recommendation on zoning code changes regarding marijuana growing facilities, water meter bids, and Lexipol. Ordinances for street vacation, extending the moratorium on transitional housing, and property tax levy for 2026 will be addressed, along with a resolution for a property tax refund levy. The council will also discuss the Teamster Collective Bargaining Agreement for the police, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc -- West Fork Hoquiam Dam Removal Grant and MOU AFSCME Market Adjustments. A public hearing for the ADA Transition plan is scheduled for December 8, 2025. An executive session will be held for union negotiations.

The agenda includes approval of the agenda and council minutes, public comment, committee and officer reports, and legal business including interlocal agreements and contracts. Also covered are old and new business, a second public comment period, and an executive session for Teamsters negotiations. Officer reports include discussions on a Public Defense Grant, Olympic Stadium Marketing Proposal, Musical Playground Equipment Bids, and Community Forest Property Purchase. Legal business involves a Grays Harbor County Interlocal Agreement and contracts with Gordon Thomas Honeywell.

The agenda includes a public hearing on the cost to demolish 509 Simpson Ave and property taxes. It also involves a Blue Zone Update from Chris Frye. The council will discuss costs for demolition at 509 Simpson Ave, public records management with NextRequest, and the Assistance to Firefighter Grant for headquarters station improvements. The Mayor's reports include a request for the Public Safety Committee to review speed limits. Legal business covers ordinances related to littering and resolutions for police surplus, cleanup costs for 509 Simpson Ave, and setting a public hearing to vacate a portion of Monroe St. Other legal matters include the PLIA Grant Agreement for cleanup of the former Arnold Building and the FIIRE Program 2026. An executive session is scheduled for Teamsters Negotiations.

The agenda includes discussion on musical instruments for the park, public comments related to agenda items, and a consent agenda covering council minutes, claims & payroll, and a request for the release of timber sale bonds. Council actions involve committee and officer reports, including parking and RV parking issues, communications gear for CRU members, and a new patrol vehicle. Legal business includes ordinances on parking, resolutions for fire department surplus, an EMS agreement, and a DNR property purchase for a community forest. Old business revisits musical instruments for the park. An executive session is scheduled for labor negotiations.